- 72% increase in total carbon footprint in 2022 compared to 2021 due to post-COVID-19 travel recovery.
- Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions) constitute 97.6% of total emissions.
- Airport-related noise is an important issue for neighboring communities.
AGS Airports
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AGS Airports disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 187.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 183.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
187.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
283.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
1.6K tons/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 183.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 187.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-2022 | 109.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 80.9K tCO2e/year (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maintained carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 & 2 emissions.
- 100% of electricity purchased from renewable sources since April 2018.
- Reduced direct emissions by 66% since 2018.
- 100% of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill.
- Developed a 19.9MW solar farm at Glasgow Airport (completion expected end of 2024).
- Introduced fluorine-free fire-fighting foam at all three airports.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Completion of Glasgow Airport's 19.9MW solar farm by end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieving net zero carbon for direct emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by the mid-2030s.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Achieving net zeroSupporting our communitiesSupporting our people